Is this the way to Colorado?
A/N This story is going to be a much longer story than the others, so you will have to bare with me with updates, I will update as often as I can.
Summery: The team go to a forensic seminar week in Colorado, it gets cut short and they have to play out the rest of the week in a log cabin resort in the mountains.
Pairings: GSR(main focus), WCR, Brass and Sofia. And I will work in a lil something something for Nick and Greg hopefully.
Rating: its going to be M for later purposes but not at the start, it works its way up.
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Grissom VS Ecklie
Ecklie was walking towards the brake room where the grave yard shift were situated with a gargantuan smile spread across his face, he opened the door and stood next to Grissom baring the same smile to the team.
The whole room fell silent as he entered the room and they all felt a little on edge at his happiness, after all Ecklie wasn't the biggest fan of this team and nothing makes him smile more than pissing his enemy's team off. They all shifted in their seats waiting for him to say something luckily someone broke the ice.
"Can we help you Conrad"? Grissom spoke up while peering at Ecklie from over the top of his Glasses.
Still smiling and looking a bit like a pervert at Chuck-E-Cheese he held up a piece of paper and waved it lightly in the air.
"This my good people is a slip telling me I am in charge of night shift for the next week".
The whole team suddenly jerked their heads and listened to what he was saying with great intensity.
"What ! You cant be serious "? Sara said being the first to protest.
Ecklie was very pleased that he managed to get to one of the people he has been itching to fire for so long so quickly.
"Yes Ms Sidle I am very serious, your supervisor is going to a seminar for a week and I have been put in charge by the sheriff, so if you will all excuse me I have to go and spread the good news, if you have any questions do stop by my office".
Ecklie dropped the slip of paper on the table gave a big sarcastic smile and left the room not before noticing the looks on the teams faces, he gave a little laugh before he walked through the door, pleased with his results.
"Grissom, come on you gotta do something we cant be ruled under Ecklie for a week". Catherine stated looking royally pissed off with her arms folded over her chest.
"Your right you cant, you wont I will not allow it". Grissom said looking mischievous.
Grissom got up and walked out of the room with a small enigmatic smile on his face.
"What do you think he's up to". Warrick asked not really sure about what just happened.
"I don't know man, but we have all seen that look before, he has a plan" Nick said with a smile knowing their boss will get them out of this predicament that was a fate worse than death.
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The team were all working on their cases when they got a page telling them to meet up in Grissom's office after shift has ended. They all had a facial expression of confusion, mystery and enigma which they were all itching to find out.
Come the end of shift the whole team were sat in Grissom's office like he asked waiting anxiously for him to arrive to explain all.
"Oh man I gotta go to the bathroom". Greg said while sitting crossed legged to try and keep it in.
"I wouldn't leave now Greg you might miss it". Sara said letting out a little laugh at Greg's position.
Just then Grissom walked through the door and sat in his big chair.
"Glad to see you could all make it".
"Right Gil what's this about because we really don't want to work under Ecklie's authority, I'll quit if I have to". Catherine said defensively.
"Yeah I agree with Catherine, I'll quit too, mainly because he's gonna fire me the second you leave anyway". Sara said while stating the truth that Ecklie's out to get her.
"Look nobody is quitting and nobody is getting fired, I have a plan now hear me out. The seminar is in two weeks, I have already booked the time off for a week, now with in the next two days I want you all to come to me asking for time off, someone could have a 'family emergency' or I could give you a mandatory week off because of all the hours you have stored up on the books". Grissom looked at Sara with his last statement and raised an eye brow telling her that was her excuse for time off.
The team were nodding along with Grissom's plan.
"Okay that sounds good, but there not going to let us all have the time off because there will be no one left here to work". Catherine said looking a little confused to what they could do to over come this.
"Way ahead of you there, I have already lined up replacements and a couple of people from days will pick up the slack". Grissom said looking pleased with his plan so far.
"What is there stopping Ecklie from calling us when they are short staffed". Warrick asked while looking at his boss for answers which he new he had already.
"Well that's simple, you will be in Colorado with me". Grissom stated.
The team looked at him kind of gone off with the last statement so he had to explain.
"Look I'm going on the line to get you the week off, so in return you will all be attending a forensic seminar that takes place, it really is very good you know, you'll enjoy it".
The team didn't look to impressed with what he was saying so he appealed to their nature.
"We will be staying in a log cabin resort up in the mountains, there will be snow".
Grissom saw all the guys heads pop up when he mentioned snow.
"They also have a very large mall in the city, it doesn't take to long to get there from where the seminar is being held" Catherine's eyes lit up with the thought of shopping.
Grissom was yet to appeal to Sara's nature, he really tried to find something to interest her as he really wanted her to be there with him, he was finding it hard to concentrate through the guys talking about how they are going to pulverise each other with snow, and then it hit him, the reason as to why he went there all those years ago".
"They also have a great body farm a couple of miles down the road".
With hearing Grissom's last sentence Sara lifted her head quickly and beamed him the biggest gaped tooth smile she had done in months.
Pursing his lips Grissom was sure he did good and had no doubt that Sara would be coming on the trip.
"Right then guys if you could all write down on this piece of paper as to why you are requesting a week off, I will sort the rest out" Grissom said handing a piece of paper to Catherine.
The team signed their name and their reason and they were just on their way out of his office when Grissom shouted something over to them.
"Oh hay I forgot to mention that Brass and Sofia are coming with, I will see you guys tonight". Grissom said then got his head down into his paper work.
The team walked out to the parking lot and they were all very excited about their trip.
"Hey that's cool that Brass and Sofia are coming to isn't it". Catherine said to Sara as they made their way to their cars.
"Yeah, of course the more the merrier, I'll see you tonight Cath".
Sara was fine with Brass coming but she wasn't to sure about Sofia, she knew things weren't going on between her and Grissom but it still bothered her that Sofia was such flirt with him.
"Yeah see you later Sara". Catherine gave Sara a nod and got in her car.
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Four days later.
The team were all sat in the lay out room going over the photographic evidence of a triple homicide that they were working when Ecklie stormed in looking like he was going to implode.
"What the hell you cant all have the week off".
"Of course they can Conrad, I authorised it. They all had valid reasons and the sheriff is okay with it because I have provided replacements that are more than capable with the work load". Grissom said looking very smug with him self for pissing Ecklie off.
"Well I will call them in anyway, I don't care what the sheriff says".
"Go ahead, well be in Colorado". Sara said pursing her lips and looking at her supervisor who gave a wry little smile in return.
Sighing angrily he gritted his teeth and looked at Grissom and pointed a finger.
"This is not over, I'm going to get you back you cant do this".
Then Ecklie stormed out of the room and heard Grissom shouting something to him.
"File a complaint"!
Grissom smiled and picked up a photograph and carried on talking about the case.
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A week later.
Grissom and Sara were in the locker room gathering their things from their locker and getting ready to go to a scene.
Grissom turned around and watched Sara pull her things out of her locker, he watched her with a great intensity, observed her every movement, the way she tip toed to get to the back of the locker, the way she put her CSI vest on and how she tied her shoe laces.
"See any thing you like" Sara said knowing it would throw Grissom off.
Stuttering as to how to answer he played with his hands and took a deep breath.
"I'm sorry, I was staring ".
Grissom quickly changed the subject of the matter on to a safer subject.
"So are you excited about the trip"? Grissom asked .
Sara knew he felt uncomfortable so she humoured him and went along with his conversation.
"Yeah, I wasn't sure about it at first, I like forensic seminars but I wouldn't go to Colorado for one. But then the body farm caught my fancy so…yeah I'm excited".
"I thought you might like the body farm, you know that's what attracted me to Colorado in the first place, an old friend of mine told me about it and I just couldn't stay away".
Sara smiled at the bit of information he had shared with her, she and Grissom had been getting closer again and their relationship was re- building its self so she really liked these small discussions.
"Well we will have to see if it lives up to its reputation, do you think the rest of the team will be interested"? Sara asked looking interested.
"Well I'm not going to force them to come, they can if they want but the last time we had to visit a body farm they weren't particularly impressed, so I doubt it". Grissom said wondering why she had asked in the first place.
Smiling a little Sara got to her feet and walked to the exit.
"Just you and me then".
Grissom smiled, grabbed his kit and followed Sara out.
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Two days to go
Most of the team were sat around the lay out table wrapping up as many cases they could before they left.
Catherine, Warrick, Sara and Nick were looking over some photographs for the last time to make sure every thing is in order and recorded properly.
"So you guys, are we all excited about the big trip". Nick asked while still going over evidence.
"Oh hell yeah I haven't gotten away in ages". Catherine said as she put down the photo and leaned back in her chair with her head resting against the wall.
"Yeah, the whether change would be nice, something other than heat and dust". Warrick stated while looking through a microscope.
"Yeah that's what I'm talking about, snow snow and more snow". Nick said while stretching his arms above his head.
"How about you Sara, what are you looking forward to"? Nick asked
But before she had time to answer Catherine but in.
"I bet I know, the body farm right".
"Maybe". Sara said smiling at Catherine.
"Oh come on girl, I remember how jealous you were when I worked a case at the body farm". Catherine said while giving Sara the 'you cant lie for shit' look.
Raising her arms in mock surrender she laughed.
"Okay, okay I admit it yes that's what I'm looking forward to the most. Damn it am I so predictable".
"Well yeah kind of, but it may be because your like Grissom".
"I'm not like Grissom at all". Sara said raising her voice a little.
"Well then how do you explain how he knew exactly what to say to get you to come on the trip, because he sure as hell doesn't know much about your personal life". Catherine said proving a point.
Letting out a little laugh at how right Catherine was she spoke.
"Yeah I guess your right".
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One day to go
The team were hanging around the DNA lab waiting for the results of a swab, they were all fidgety because they're shift ended two hours ago and thy needed to go home and finish getting everything together for the trip.
The results came in and they all cheered when they managed to solve another case before they left.
"Hey you guys what are you still doing here"? Grissom asked looking a little confused at the fact that this trip has been the topic of conversation for two weeks and they were still in work when they should be getting ready to leave.
"We were just finishing up a few loose ends". Warrick said looking pleased, as well as every one else.
"Good work you guys, well your shift ended a couple hours ago so head home and get ready for Colorado". Grissom said while smiling at his team.
"Will do boss". Greg said while saluting Grissom and walking down the corridor.
"Well lets go guys we gotta trip to pack for". Catherine said while waving the rest of the team to follow her.
Warrick, Nick and Sara followed Catherine out of the DNA lab and Sara heard Grissom shout something to them.
"See you tomorrow morning guys". Grissom shouted, not sure if he was herd.
Sara turned around at the sound of Grissom shouting to them and gave him a small smile and a wave.
Grissom smiled and he to headed home to get the rest of his things ready.
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Leaving day.
The team were all sat in the waiting area of the airport waiting for one more arrival, the team had all sorted their luggage and were all making small talk. Brass and Sofia had arrived together and they were chatting with the rest of the team.
"Hey you would think that the guy who organised the trip would turn up on time wouldn't you". Catherine stated while giggling a little at what she saw across the side of the room.
"Hey Sara, do you think Jim and Sofia are looking a little chummy over there". Catherine whispered into Sara's ear.
"Hmm, there's definitely something going on". Sara laughed a little while agreeing with Catherine.
Grissom walked into the waiting area and he liked what he saw, his team looking happy, relaxed and having fun. He also liked what he saw sat next to Jim and Warrick, a long pair of legs crossed over each others in a pair of tightish jeans, Grissom was snapped out of eyeing Sara from foot to head by Catherine's voice piercing his ears.
"Finally, we were going to send someone to get you". Catherine said while patting his arm.
"Oh, um sorry I had to pick something up from the store". Grissom said while still a little transfixed with Sara's legs.
Grissom walked over to the other members of the group and said hello and engaged in small talk until their flight was called over the speakers.
The group grabbed their hand luggage and made their way down to their gate, Nick and Greg sped ahead up front, Warrick, Catherine, Sofia and Brass were in the middle with Grissom and Sara just a little behind. Grissom could hear the people in the middle row talking about past holidays but it was interrupted with Sara's sweet laughter.
Grissom turned to her and looked at her as she was laughing hysterically.
"What's so funny"? He asked looking a little confused.
Still laughing, she tried to compose her self and Sara pointed to the front of the group.
"Listen".
Grissom concentrated on listening, when the people in the middle stopped talking he could hear Greg and Nick singing ' Is this the way to Colorado' in the Amarillo tune, which got a giggle to come out of his mouth as well and he smiled at Sara and they walked in a comfortable silence to the gate.
They all walked through the gate and were told where their seats were, they were in the middle row in rows of four , Catherine, Warrick, Brass and Sofia were on one row and Grissom, Sara , Greg and Nick were in the row behind them.
The group took their seats and they were preparing for take off, Nick and Greg were still very excited, and talking about snow. Again.. Grissom pulled out three magazines and handed one to Sara.
"Ooo the new forensic magazine, I've been itching to read this for months". Sara said while smiling at Grissom.
" I thought you might so I got a copy for you, and a couple of other magazine too". He smiled and turned his head to face the front.
The hostess stood in the isle way and showed the passengers the emergency exits and what to and not to do in case of an emergency.
"Well that covers every thing, please relax and enjoy the flight and we will be with you once we are airborne, thank you".
The plane started moving and they were travelling down the runway, Nick and Greg were arguing about how fast the plane was going, and through the seats you could see Catherine move into Warrick's side as the plane got off the ground.
Grissom turned to Sara and smiled.
"Colorado here we come".
Sara smiled at Grissom and pursed her lips.
"Yes, watch out".
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Thank you for reading, I would love for you to review and tell me what you all think, tell me weather I should continue or if it's a pile of dung, thanks for reading and reviews appreciate.